drag
word
/ˈdɹæɡ/
drag
/dɹˈæɡ/
drag
Definition
To pull something along a surface, usually with effort. It can also mean moving something on a screen by holding and moving it, or describe something boring that feels slow.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'drag a chair', 'drag and drop', and 'the meeting dragged on'. As a noun, 'a drag' means something boring or disappointing. Don't confuse it with 'pull': 'drag' often suggests contact with the ground or slow, heavy movement.
Spanish: arrastrarPortuguese (BR): arrastarPortuguese (PT): arrastarChinese (Simplified): 拖 - 拖动Chinese (Traditional): 拖 - 拖動Hindi: घसीटना - खींचकर ले जानाArabic: يسحب - يجرّBengali: টেনে নেওয়া - টেনে হিঁচড়ে আনা - বিরক্তিকর (noun)Russian: тащить - перетаскивать - тянуть (скучно идти)Japanese: 引きずる - ドラッグ（コンピューター操作） - 退屈なもの（名詞）Vietnamese: kéo lê - kéo thả (trên máy tính) - điều chán ngắt (danh từ)Korean: 끌다 - 드래그하다 (컴퓨터) - 지루한 것 (명사)Turkish: sürüklemek - sıkıcı şey (isim)Urdu: گھسیٹنا - بوریت (اسم)Indonesian: menyeret - drag (komputer) - hal yang membosankan (nomina)
Example Sentences
He dragged the box across the floor.
basic
Click and drag the file into the folder.
basic
This movie starts well, but it drags in the middle.
basic
The meeting dragged on for two hours.
natural
Come on, don't drag your feet — we're late already.
natural
Honestly, that party was a drag.
natural